Ace in the Hole
1951 · 111 MIN · IMDB 8.1 · 40,566 VOTES · DIR. Billy Wilder
Overview
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,615 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:01:45 - [ Trolley Bell Clanging ] - [ Man ] Hey. Pull up at the corner.
00:06:17 Just one good beat-- a Tatum special--
00:10:24 How about it, Miss Deverich?
00:14:39 [ Sniffles, Praying In Spanish ]
00:18:55 - Let me have those things. - Who do you think you are buttin' in like this?
00:24:16 The way they are now, if one goes, they'll all go-- roof and everything.
00:27:46 Looks like it's gonna be a long night.
00:31:32 Right.
00:37:04 Sure, I did. You were a brunette then.
00:40:40 This is very instructive.
00:45:51 We've been figuring on doing some bulkheading and cross bracing.
00:49:30 - What's the latest? - Not too good.
00:54:01 You heard me. Get it off.
00:57:49 You're makin' enough dough to buy yourself another pair.
01:01:27 Inside stuff-- how they weave a rug.
01:05:18 I know I speak for my entire radio audience...
01:08:59 buy a new car, have a little money in the bank.
01:13:11 Tell Philadelphia to call back in half an hour.
01:17:25 * And soon you'll breathe fresh air *
01:22:38 at last, freedom seems in sight.
01:26:41 Now why should we do that?
01:30:46 I hid it in a good place--
01:37:59 - Is that you, Father? - Yes, Leo.
01:45:54 Hello, Nagel? Tatum.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,615
Dialogue density14.5 lines / min
First line00:01:45
Final line01:45:54
Production Record
DirectorBilly Wilder
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,821,052
Revenue$1,300,000
IMDb votes40,566